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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,552
Posted By MidwestKid

I appreciate all the replies and comments. I...

I appreciate all the replies and comments. I suppose these issues may have been a combination of all of the above.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,552
Posted By MidwestKid

Tampering?

For those of you who sometimes ride bikes to work or on errands (grocery store, haircut, etc), have you ever had unusual things happen to your bike while it was parked in the rack in front of the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,708
Posted By MidwestKid

I'm using the metal sole protectors/shims under...

I'm using the metal sole protectors/shims under my cleats now, but I can tell the rubber shoe tread is still firm against pedal spindle. Maybe an additional set of ships under the metal ones would...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,708
Posted By MidwestKid

Crank Bros. Eggbeaters on mine, but it sure takes...

Crank Bros. Eggbeaters on mine, but it sure takes time to get clipped in sometimes, and I'm using the shims too. I'm thinking about adding a second set of shims under each cleat to see if that helps...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,292
Posted By MidwestKid

That's nice that the school sites are marked. So...

That's nice that the school sites are marked. So many people don't know much about the history of where they live or visit.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,606
Posted By MidwestKid

Carbonfiberboy, Thanks so much for the link....

Carbonfiberboy,

Thanks so much for the link. I was not familiar with this condition and thought it was something like chilblains, but may indeed be Raynaud's. The worst thing about it is once it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,606
Posted By MidwestKid

As an update, with the short days now my only...

As an update, with the short days now my only chance to ride in daylight is on the weekends. This past weekend was nice and I had a chance for a short ride on Sunday when the temperature was around...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-14, 09:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,606
Posted By MidwestKid

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions. ...

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions. My shoes are an old pair of Diadora that I've had for at least 20 years and I noticed that my toes lightly touch the end. I stopped by the bike shop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,606
Posted By MidwestKid

Hydration is something I had not though about. I...

Hydration is something I had not though about. I drank multiple glasses of water when I got back home and it took some time to get re-hydrated. I had a couple of drinks on my route, but probably...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,606
Posted By MidwestKid

I'm using Speedplay pedals and haven't thought...

I'm using Speedplay pedals and haven't thought about them acting like a heat-sink. The ball of my feet over the pedals were fine, however. I'll try some looser socks next time.

I've always been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,606
Posted By MidwestKid

Cool Day - Numb Toes

In the past I usually put my bike away for the season with the temps get below 65 or so, but I've this year is going to be different and I want to continue to ride as long as the temps are above...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,476
Posted By MidwestKid

I tried smoking one evening as a teenager. ...

I tried smoking one evening as a teenager. Remember the Bugler tobacco for rolling your own? Smoked one of those followed by a short hot pipe. Then I ran out into the yard and vomited all over the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-14, 10:24 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,373
Posted By MidwestKid

The older I get, the less I like the cold. These...

The older I get, the less I like the cold. These days probably around the mid 50's F is about as cold as I'll go out. I could invest in colder weather clothing and go out when it's colder, but once...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,946
Posted By MidwestKid

My road bike has a 53/42 on the front and my...

My road bike has a 53/42 on the front and my lowest on the rear is 24. Let me tell you that at 60+ years I need a couple of lower gears even here in the flat midwest. I'll soon be looking at a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,322
Posted By MidwestKid

My cousin used to call those "fairy footies." ...

My cousin used to call those "fairy footies." But the last time I saw him he was also wearing them, so people change. My daughters did not like for me to wear crew length socks and would fold them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,631
Posted By MidwestKid

I appreciate all the positive comments. I...

I appreciate all the positive comments. I thought for sure there would be at least a couple of replies from macho guys stating in no way would they ride on a saddle marketed toward the opposite sex....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,631
Posted By MidwestKid

Thanks folks. The saddle I got is black and I...

Thanks folks. The saddle I got is black and I thought about using some black shoe polish on the stitching to tone it down a bit, but maybe I'll just leave it as it is.

One thing I wonder about is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 04:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,631
Posted By MidwestKid

Yes, there is generally a difference between a...

Yes, there is generally a difference between a men's and women's version of most saddles. But if you read Steve Hogg's review, and he is quite knowledgeable, the SMP men's and women's saddles are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,498
Posted By MidwestKid

I've had good luck with melatonin when I felt...

I've had good luck with melatonin when I felt like I needed something. Never used anything else. The biggest problem I have is if I drink too much water before bedtime and have to get up during the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,631
Posted By MidwestKid

One thing I thought of was our dog's name just...

One thing I thought of was our dog's name just happens to be "Lady." If anyone asked I could just say it was our dog's name. Of course, they might wonder why I had the dog's name on the saddle and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,631
Posted By MidwestKid

Maybe I'm just a bit self-conscious, and no, I'm...

Maybe I'm just a bit self-conscious, and no, I'm no longer fast. I could do fairly well 20 and 30 years ago, but now I'm a little past 60 and realized recently that I sure can't ride like I used to.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,631
Posted By MidwestKid

Guys: Would you use a women's saddle?

Okay, maybe an odd question for some, but I've been looking around at different saddles for my road bike and came across Steve Hogg's review of the Selle SMP saddles and became interested in those. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-14, 08:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,686
Posted By MidwestKid

I love a good martini, but there's nothing like a...

I love a good martini, but there's nothing like a gin hangover.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 12,045
Posted By MidwestKid

I had a situation some time back riding a MUP and...

I had a situation some time back riding a MUP and was on a section that crossed a creek using a bridge shared by the street. It was a bit narrow with a usual railing on the left (creek side) and a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-14, 03:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,942
Posted By MidwestKid

Perhaps I need to start taking my bicycle with me...

Perhaps I need to start taking my bicycle with me when I travel and just stop and take some rides along the way. Of course, I usually don't have time to do things like that but it sure seems like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-14, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,259
Posted By MidwestKid

It will be 41 years in August for me, although I...

It will be 41 years in August for me, although I did take a year off to finish up college.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-28-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,942
Posted By MidwestKid

I'm pretty familiar with Carlyle and always...

I'm pretty familiar with Carlyle and always thought it was a nice town. I'm curious where some of the better riding is? US 50 would have too much traffic, but Old 50 west of town might not be bad. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,942
Posted By MidwestKid

Thirty years ago, I could ride about 3 miles and...

Thirty years ago, I could ride about 3 miles and be in the country and there were a number of different route that I could take. Urban sprawl has changed much of that so most of my rides are though...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,332
Posted By MidwestKid

I just had mine tested and the doc said it is...

I just had mine tested and the doc said it is low. I'm supposed to get some patches to wear. I haven't noticed that much difference on hills, but feel more tired in general than I used to and just...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,113
Posted By MidwestKid

When I was a child I rode my bike down a hill...

When I was a child I rode my bike down a hill that had been sprayed with the liquid tar just before the dry gravel was spread over it. I believe the process is locally known as "chip and seal." ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,525
Posted By MidwestKid

You got a heck of a deal. I recently bought a...

You got a heck of a deal. I recently bought a Capri 3.0, which is basically the women's frame version of the same bike. I love mine.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-02-12, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,912
Posted By MidwestKid

Boy, I remember when I was in junior high school...

Boy, I remember when I was in junior high school and riding my trusty 3-speed to a hobby shop in a neighboring town and encountering one of those grates. Mr front wheel went in up to the axle and I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-12, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By MidwestKid

There was a thread posted on this last week that...

There was a thread posted on this last week that can be found here:
http://http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/795877-LTC-class-A-how-do-you-carry-while-on-your-bike...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,659
Posted By MidwestKid

I believe the head tube angle and height are...

I believe the head tube angle and height are usually adjusted to account for the shortened top tube.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,551
Posted By MidwestKid

I can't stand the major brand American beers, but...

I can't stand the major brand American beers, but the small micro brewerys can turn out some good brew. I love the darker flavorful beers. They don't add weight if used in moderation. I stil weigh...
Forum: Southeast
03-15-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By MidwestKid

The most direct route is U.S. 60 and I've driven...

The most direct route is U.S. 60 and I've driven that many times. Some parts have quite a bit of traffic and others not so much. If I recall correctly, the parts with the least traffic is where the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,342
Posted By MidwestKid

M 5'10" 145 lbs

M
5'10"
145 lbs
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 830
Posted By MidwestKid

I was riding with some older Look pedals that had...

I was riding with some older Look pedals that had no float, but began having problems with my knees. I recently switched to Speedplay X-5 pedals and love them. I think they are about as easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,594
Posted By MidwestKid

Does your policy have personal injury protection...

Does your policy have personal injury protection (PIP)? My policy does and my wife used that to pay for some medical expenses when she as a pedesterian was hit by a car. We have State Farm.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By MidwestKid

Real chamois leather was common in a lot of...

Real chamois leather was common in a lot of shorts probably until around 1990 or so, I can't really remember. I liked it, but a lot of times there wasn't much padding under it. It's very similar to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,594
Posted By MidwestKid

I presume the driver stopped? Did the police...

I presume the driver stopped? Did the police come and make a report?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-12, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By MidwestKid

Yes, and it's not just when I'm on my bike. I...

Yes, and it's not just when I'm on my bike. I also feel bad when I'm in my car and hit a pothole. I guess it is because I don't like to see mechanical things abused.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,492
Posted By MidwestKid

Some of those blowouts can be pretty...

Some of those blowouts can be pretty spectactular, especially on high pressure tires. They can really scare you. The most interesting blowout I've experienced was on my farm tractor (front tire)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By MidwestKid

Thanks for comments and suggestions. I haven't...

Thanks for comments and suggestions. I haven't really ridden either bike yet, only one on a trainer in the store. The weather around here along with my schedule have not presented an opportunity...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By MidwestKid

Interesting comments. Thanks. I'll reply...

Interesting comments. Thanks.

I'll reply with more info later this evening. Right now I need to make it to a bike store before they close to take another look.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By MidwestKid

I'm rather light, usually between 145 and 150...

I'm rather light, usually between 145 and 150 lbs. at 5' 10".
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By MidwestKid

Pondering New Road Bike

I'm considering buying a new road bike that fits me better that my current one. My question is, if you were to find two bikes that seem to fit equally well, and one came with Ultegra components and...
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